NHLWSH leads series 1-0
Capitals8-6-0
vs
Penguins5-8-2
WSH 60%40% PIT
# NHL
Capitals vs Penguins prediction
Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins, Monday 18 January, 4:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena. Our line gives the Capitals a 60% chance.
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- Record
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- Rank
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5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Capitals
- GoalsAlex Tuch10
- AssistsDylan Strome9
- PointsAlex Tuch12
Penguins
- GoalsEvgeni Malkin6
- AssistsErik Karlsson13
- PointsErik Karlsson16
Season averages
| WSH | Stat | PIT |
|---|---|---|
| 3.23 | Goals Against Average | 3.43 |
| 28.1 | Shots Against per Game | 28.0 |
| 77.3 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 85.7 |
| 10 | Power Play Goals Against | 5 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.38 | Goals For per Game | 3.29 |
| 27.8 | Shots per Game | 28.2 |
| 6 | Power Play Goals | 8 |
| 17.6 | Power Play Percentage | 21.1 |
| 1 | Short Handed Goals | 2 |
Last five games
Capitals
- Wvs BUF4-3 OT
- Wvs PHI5-2
- Wat NSH4-3
- Lvs MIN5-1
- Lvs DAL6-5
Penguins
- Wvs FLA4-0
- Wvs NSH3-2 OT
- Lvs UTA4-3 OT
- Lat MTL5-4
- Lvs VGK3-2
Injury report
Capitals
- Vincent DesharnaisInjured Reserve
- Rasmus SandinInjured Reserve
- Patrick ThomasInjured Reserve
Penguins
- Evgeni MalkinOut
- Elmer SoderblomInjured Reserve
- Bryan RustInjured Reserve
- Trevor van RiemsdykInjured Reserve
- Ryan GravesInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
- TV
- TNT, truTV
- Season series
- WSH leads series 1-0
Capitals and Penguins this season
- Wed 7 OctPenguins 3, Capitals 5Final
- Mon 18 JanCapitals at PenguinsMon 4:00 PM ET
- Sat 13 MarCapitals at PenguinsSat 3:00 PM ET
- Sun 4 AprPenguins at CapitalsSun 7:00 PM ET
More NHL games on Monday
- Lightning vs BruinsMon 1:30 PM ET
- Canadiens vs SabresMon 2:00 PM ET
- Predators vs IslandersMon 3:00 PM ET
- Canucks vs AvalancheMon 3:00 PM ET
- Mammoth vs SharksMon 4:00 PM ET
- Blue Jackets vs KrakenMon 4:00 PM ET
- Blues vs Maple LeafsMon 7:30 PM ET
- Senators vs PanthersMon 7:30 PM ET
- Flames vs BlackhawksMon 8:30 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Capitals vs Penguins?
4:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Monday 18 January 2027. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Capitals vs Penguins on?
ESPN lists TNT, truTV for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Capitals vs Penguins?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Washington Capitals a 60% chance, so a call on them pays x1.66. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Capitals vs Penguins played?
At PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA, the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
How many times do the Capitals and Penguins play this season?
This season's schedule has 4 games between them, 1 already played.
Who has won more Capitals vs Penguins games this season?
The Washington Capitals lead 1-0 this season.
When do the Capitals and Penguins play next?
Saturday 13 March 2027 at 3:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Capitals at the Penguins.
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